By Aaron Walker, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Windspeaker.com The president of the Manitoba Métis Federation (MMF) says misinformation and political fearmongering are driving growing opposition to Bill C-21, as legislation to enact the Red River Métis self-government treaty continues to move through Parliament. First Nations leaders who oppose the legislation, however, argue the issues with C-21 run far deeper, raising concerns about treaty authority, consultation, identity, and who has the right to negotiate jurisdiction over traditional territories. Bill C-21, which received second reading in the House of Commons on April 22, would give legal effect to the Red River Métis Self-Government Recognition and Implementation Treaty between Canada and the MMF, the national government of the Red River Métis. For MMF President David Chartrand, the moment represents the culmination of generations…
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